coral reef

noun

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: a long line of coral that lies in warm, shallow water

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Turquoise green lagoon for a kilometer and then the sea of deep blue shade beyond the coral reef. Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026 The study points to interactions involving brightly colored cleaner fish on coral reefs as an example of how information can facilitate cooperation. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026 Instead of scouring for seashells like you might in Florida, hunt for the famous Petoskey stones—they're pieces of prehistoric coral reef and also Michigan's state stone. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 Venture out on the Anglin’s Pier Reef Snorkel Trail (best accessed from the Datura Avenue beach portal) to snorkel around three coral reefs that are within 100 yards of the shore. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for coral reef

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“Coral reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coral%20reef. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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coral reef

noun
: a reef made up of corals, other organic substances, and limestone

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